Last week some readers criticized us for criticizing U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter for taking lone credit among modern-day 1st District congressmen to champion veterans issues. We accused her of bomfoggery, i.e. pontification.

This time around we will let readers decide who shows humility, bipartisanship and team play with regards a different topic — violence against women legislation.

First from a U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte press release:

“U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) joined a bipartisan group of senators at a Capitol Hill news conference today to announce the reintroduction of legislation she has co-sponsored to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) — the landmark law aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence and helping victims. The law encourages collaboration among law enforcement, judicial personnel, and public and private service providers.”

Now from Shea-Porter:

“Today, Congresswoman Shea-Porter announced she is an original co-sponsor of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA Reauthorization). The VAWA Reauthorization is a critical update to federal law on domestic violence and sexual assault and it is supported by law enforcement, religious organizations, and social service professionals.”